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But few people know about the major role played behind the scenes by Geoff Twentyman, the club's chief scout from 1959 to 1984. A former Anfield player, Twentyman was recruited into the bootroom team by Shankly and went on to unearth a host of world-famous stars that helped to maintain the Reds' position as one of Europe's greatest teams during a glittering era that saw them claim the Football League championship 18 times. Twentyman worked tirelessly, travelling up and down the country in his trademark Cortina to write reports on young up-and-coming professionals such as Alan Hansen, Terry McDermott, Steve Nicol, Ian Rush and other household names that went on to forge successful careers at other clubs. His son William has kept his father's scouting book and, for the first time, Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout publishes those early reports as Twentyman casts his expert eye over young hopefuls that were to become legends of the game as well as others that failed to make the top grade. Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout tells Geoff Twentyman's story and speaks to the stars he discovered.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book earlier this week after it was recommended to me by a couple of friends. I've been an Annie Road season ticket holder for 28-years and I can honestly say that this is the best book I have ever read about Liverpool.
I raced through it in a day and a half because I couldn't put it down. Loads and loads of books have been published in recent years about the club, but this one is definitely the most unique in terms of the way it is written by the dry witted author, Simon Hughes, as well as the topic matter.
There are loads of stories in there that I haven't heard before about players that Liverpool might have signed after being scouted by Geoff Twentyman and of course, many stories about the players that eventually did end up at Anfield.
I reckon non-Liverpool fans would like the book as well because it's not just about the Reds. There are interviews in there with players like Martin Buchan (United), Andy Gray (Everton), Franny Lee (City) and Gordon McQueen to name just a few.
I really can't recommend this book enough to all proper football fans.
I raced through it in a day and a half because I couldn't put it down. Loads and loads of books have been published in recent years about the club, but this one is definitely the most unique in terms of the way it is written by the dry witted author, Simon Hughes, as well as the topic matter.
There are loads of stories in there that I haven't heard before about players that Liverpool might have signed after being scouted by Geoff Twentyman and of course, many stories about the players that eventually did end up at Anfield.
I reckon non-Liverpool fans would like the book as well because it's not just about the Reds. There are interviews in there with players like Martin Buchan (United), Andy Gray (Everton), Franny Lee (City) and Gordon McQueen to name just a few.
I really can't recommend this book enough to all proper football fans.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While an autobiography would have been better, this look back into Geoff Twentyman's life as a Liverpool scout was fascinating and startling. It showed how much work original scouts put into finding players. At the end of the day, it really demonstrated that you MUST have an eye for talent and personality to make the right decisions on players for the top level. Twentyman had that eye in abundance. There is no great detail on any player,it is just an impression but after gaining that impression, the man was able to decide if he was good enough or not and could fit into the Liverpool style of play and add to it. Many of his players could and did. It showed that the foundation to Liverpool's success was down to his findings. The proof is in the pudding and since Twentyman left Liverpool, with the exception of Dalglish's successful period, Liverpool gradually demised with poor scouting and player purchases that continue to this day. Oh for a Geoff Twentyman to be at Liverpool today, whose current scouts are the worst in top football.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Got given this as a Christmas present after watching a documentary on LFCTV about the author Simon Hughes and Geoff Twentyman's son who helped in the research putting together this fantastic piece of writing. He gives the reader a brilliant insight as to how it was growing up in the household of Liverpool FC's most famous senior scout of all time! and how Geoff Twentyman's Ford Cortina was famously known for trawling the M6 every saturday in search of footballing talent.
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Geoff Twentyman a legend.
Geoff has got to be the best ever scout that Liverpool FC has had. He unearthed such gems from the lower leagues of English and Scottish football like Hansen and Rush. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mikey
Interesting but....
I really looked forward to this book but sadly found it to be well below expectations.
The root cause of this is obviously that the main character (Geoff Twentyman) died... Read more
The root cause of this is obviously that the main character (Geoff Twentyman) died... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jim Cargill
A must for older Reds fans
50+ plus and you've seen the reds through the glory years, then read this an insight into the early days under shanks & co, my dad loved it.!
Published 19 months ago by Tony
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First class service but will me months before i get around to reading it as three others first
Published 20 months ago by Lucas
Facinating book about a crucial member of LFC's backroom staff during...
As a Liverpool fan of over 30 years I knew Geoff Twentyman was Chief Scout during the 70's & 80's but it's only when the facts are put in print that you realise quite how critical... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Captain EO
Geoff Twentyman : Star-Finder Supreme
For any Liverpool supporter with an interest in the club's rich history, this is one of those "must-read" books. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. C. M. Wood
Excellent book
If as a Liverpool supporter like myself your in a perpetual spiral of doom, this book will lift your spirits. Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by TopMod
History of Liverpool FC
A brilliant book which gives the reader a facinating insight into Liverpool Football Clubs' former "glory days". Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Peter James Day
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